Cristina Kothari is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and LaSalle Investment Management Securities. She is also Associate Director at Maller Wealth Advisors. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, third-party manager programs, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Benjamin Kellar is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Kellar has been with UBS since 2017. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Conant is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he worked for seven years at The St. Paul's Schools. He serves as Treasurer for St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in York, PA, where he manages the church’s financial affairs and coordinates with its Finance and Investment Committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory programs.

Perry Fong is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Fong serves on the Board of Directors for Saint Agnes Healthcare, a faith-based full service hospital in Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, Charles Schwab since 2022, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

John Darlington III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Inc. for seven years and is currently involved with SeaHawk Investments LLC, which he owns and serves as CEO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a municipal advisor affiliation that is uncommon among large institutional firms.

Julia Wagner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JT Mummert, Community Services Group, and Drumgoole Financial Services. Before entering the financial sector, she worked in theatre and retail. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Hoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First National Bank, Prosperity Home Loans, and Stearns Lending, as well as a period of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of about 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chris Fanto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial products and services.

Patrick Chairs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Clarity Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to affiliated trust custody, insurance products, and a collateralized lending program.

Robert Symonds is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages personal business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Oliver Arnold is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Anne Fink is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Fink serves as a trustee and co-trustee for several trusts and is a member of the investment committee for the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, overseeing the performance of their investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. He has 13 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including M&T Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Long & Foster, and Kline Capital Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a soccer referee since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with research and technology tools.

Mark Liguori is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Raymond James and Armory Financial in 2019. Liguori is also the CEO of Liguori Financial LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and has specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

Michelle Mullinix is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Parkville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, she spent nine years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and access to third-party managers, distinguished by its scale and complex affiliate network.

Nicholas Bonomolo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked with MetLife Securities and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bonomolo Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Sean Buoye is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Timonium, MD, where he has 13 years of experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Daniel Otakie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients, including affluent families, professionals, and business owners, to provide goals-based wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Working alongside his business partner and a team of specialists, he delivers customized advice and a disciplined investing approach to help clients optimize their financial resources. Since entering the financial services industry in 2005 and joining Merrill in 2008, Daniel has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has been involved with the American Heart Association as a Fundraising Coordinator and Team Coach from 2009 to 2020. He also enjoys hiking, music, reading, and watching movies.

Brandon Hoppenstein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Ledyard Law LLC, and various roles at Towson University. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Joe Blow Tees and Papi's Tacos. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.